April Shower of Photos :: Day 1

April Shower of Photos :: Day 1

Inspired by Jennifer at S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen, I'm going to play with my camera... Not that I ever need any extra encouragement to play with my camera! 😉 You all know how much I love taking pictures, and that I can hardly create a post without adding one, or ten!Some of...

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WoW ~ Week 5

This has really been hard lately... I guess I have just been doing too much baking! :)Nevertheless, I am down this week, if only by half a pound. I really am making slow progress. But it is indeed progress, so that is encouraging.My goals for this week:Walk at least 3...

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Do you use PaperBackSwap?

I do, and I LOVE it!! It is absolutely AMAZING... At least for a household of home schooling book lovers like us!I signed up last Fall, and have been very pleased with the club.It is absolutely free to sign up, and if you post 10 books (hardcovers too) you...

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A Butterfly Box

A Butterfly Box

Lots of Butterfly thoughts and activities are still floating though our home...I am always on the look out for craft ideas, and new books, especially books filled with recommend crafts for the Liturgical year. So, this morning, I was excited to see that Ann Ball just...

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On the Feast of the Annunciation

The MagnificatMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my savior because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid.Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed, For the Almighty has done great things for me.Holy is His...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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